Girl • Modern Tamil
Kanitha
கனிதா
Signature Meaning
Kanitha is a feminine given name used in Tamil-speaking communities. Its exact origin and traditional meaning are not well-documented in reliable sources. The name is often chosen for its pleasant sound, some modern usages suggest associations with grace or learning, but those connections remain uncertain.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/Ka.Ni.T̪Aː/
Starts with2 / K
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 19 → Root 1 (Sun / சூரியன்)
K(2) + A(1) + N(5) + I(1) + T(4) + H(5) + A(1) = 19
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 28 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
1· Sun (சூரியன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeka-nee-thaa
Tamil syllablesக-னி-தா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ka.ni.t̪aː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
KaanithaaKaneethaKaaneethaaKanitaKanithhaKaanitaa